Portland, Oregan natives Icarus The Owl are gearing up for their fifth album release this winter entitled Rearm Circuits. The unique band, consisting of Joey Rubenstein on guitar/lead vocals, Jake Thomas-Low on bass, Rob Bernknopf on drums and Tim Brown on guitar/vocals, grew up on those sounds of late 90’s punk that has strongly influenced their direction as a band since their formation in 2009. Vocalist Joey Rubenstein shares, “I grew up listening to fast and melodic punk music. Late 90’s Fat wreck and Epitaph bands were my lifeblood. We wanted to capture the…

Architects will be dropping a new album, All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us, May 27. The group have already teased new material with the release of their single “A Match Made In Heaven.” The band dropped another single, “Gone With The Wind,” with a video to match. “Gone With The Wind” is a great mix of old and new for Architects – ambient, moody electronics pulsate while trademark beatdowns are delivered. Vocalist Sam Carter is also in top form. The video does a great job of illustrating the track’s new, interesting vibe with…

Tragic Hero Records‘ Illuminate Me have released a new banger. “Lost Art” will be a standalone single from the group. It is pure aggression from the get-go, with raging, fast guitars and vocalist Christopher Murray sounding passionate and angry. Definitely give this one a go if you’re feeling pissed off. Stream it after the jump! You can purchase a concert ticket here or buy a CD here! Please follow and like us:

Tegan And Sara are set to release new album So Jealous X on December 23rd. Check out the album specifics below and let us know what you think in the comments section! Yo hear more from Tegan and Sara, you can purchase a CD here or buy concert tickets here. Please follow and like us:

The Maine has released the album Forever Halloween (Deluxe). Purchase a CD here and check out track-by-track videos of the band discussing the songs below, after the jump. If there videos – and this new CD – have got you so pumped that you want to see The Maine live, buy concert tickets here to catch them at this summer’s Warped Tour! Please follow and like us:

Frank Turner’s hardcore band, Möngöl Hörde, has announced that they will be releasing their self-titled debut album on May 26. Check out the album artwork and track listing below, after the jump. Are you pumped for this release? Then be sure to purchase a CD here when it’s available. And to see Möngöl Hörde live, check out their tour dates and buy concert tickets here. Please follow and like us:

Taking Back Sunday has recently released their much-awaited new album, Happiness Is! It is their sixth studio album, and fans are stoked about it. In addition to releasing the CD, Taking Back Sunday has also posted an audio track-by-track guide, which includes conversations between band members. You can stream the guide below, after the jump. If you’d like to get a copy of their new album for yourself, you can purchase a CD of Happiness Is here. And to see Taking Back Sunday live on tour, you can buy concert…

In anticipation for their 2013 tour, Perma has released “Little Light,” a track from their upcoming debut album, Two of a Crime. Stream “Little Light” here. Purchase a CD here or buy concert tickets here. Please follow and like us:

Cut Copy has announced that they will be releasing Free Your Mind, their new album via Loma Vista/Modular, on November 5th. Check out a track from the new album after the jump. Purchase a CD or buy concert tickets here. Please follow and like us:

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